Flip through Flanders
Flanders' finest writers and their books are crossing the Channel
Flip through Flanders is an initiative that promotes Dutch-language literature from Flanders across the UK and Ireland. Catch authors and translators at live events and workshops as they shine a spotlight on the literary landscape of northern Belgium. From picture books to theatre, from poetry and novels to non-fiction: come and flip through Flanders.
Calendar: meet Flanders' finest writers at UK festivals & events
Events are added as soon as officially announced.
August
Saturday 17 August 1PM | Edinburgh International Book Festival
Wheely Wonderful with Tom Schamp
Join Belgian illustrator Tom Schamp to create a HUGE piece of interactive art around the theme of transport. First, get inspired by flicking through Tom’s books: Show & Tell Me the World, It’s a Great Big Colourful World, and Wheels – his most recent book that takes you on a journey through the history of transport. Then, pick up a paintbrush or a pen and get creative! Tom will be on hand to help you make your mark on a mural that will be enjoyed for years to come.
Sunday 18 August 1PM | Edinburgh International Book Festival
Wheely Wonderful with Tom Schamp
Join Belgian illustrator Tom Schamp to create a HUGE piece of interactive art around the theme of transport. First, get inspired by flicking through Tom’s books: Show & Tell Me the World, It’s a Great Big Colourful World, and Wheels – his most recent book that takes you on a journey through the history of transport. Then, pick up a paintbrush or a pen and get creative! Tom will be on hand to help you make your mark on a mural that will be enjoyed for years to come.
Friday 23 August 12PM | Edinburgh International Book Festival
David Van Reybrouck: Bringing Down an Empire
In December 1949, following four years of intensely violent conflict and revolutionary struggle, Indonesia gained its independence after 350 years of Dutch colonial rule. Revolusi is award-winning Belgian historian David Van Reybrouck’s account of this epic revolution, a struggle that defined the 20th century and rewired the modern world. Join him as he discusses this fascinating world.
Saturday 24 August 1PM | Edinburgh International Book Festival
Lost and Found with David Colmer and Leo Timmers
Have you seen Bear’s glasses? Maybe his friend Giraffe will know where they are. Come with Bear on a super fun adventure filled with hilarious mishaps. Join award-winning picture book author and illustrator Leo Timmers and translator David Colmer for a special reading of Bear's Lost Glasses, followed by a draw along to create your very own bear.
Saturday 24 August 4.30PM | Edinburgh International Book Festival
Leap off the Page with Leo Timmers
Come along and join award-winning picture book illustrator and author Leo Timmers in this illustration workshop and make your story come to life in pictures with Leo’s guidance. Using his beautiful books Bear’s Lost Glasses and Elephant Island as examples, Leo will walk you through the creative process, with his invaluable input and advice.
September
Friday 6th September
Nonfiction workshop with Jonathan Reeder from 15.00 – 17.00 (Dutch time) / 14.00 – 16.00 (UK time). Read more.
November
Tuesday 19th November
Theatre translation workshop with David McKay from 11:00 - 13:00 (Dutch time) / 10:00 - 12:00 (UK time). Read more.
About #flipthroughflanders
Flip through Flanders is financed by Flanders Literature, with support from the Diplomatic Representation of Flanders to the United Kingdom. Flanders Literature works together with Modern Culture on this campaign.